HR Project Officer

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Multi-Color Corporation manufactures labels for some of the biggest FMCG brand names found on supermarket shelves, bars, restaurants, and hotels globally. We also produce premium-quality labels for high-profile brands in the pharmaceutical, durables and home & personal care sectors. Given the fact our labels are applied to wine, spirits, beverage & soft drinks bottles, food packaging, bathroom products, medicine containers, white goods, and automotive products, it is likely that you will put your hands on our labels on a daily basis. It is our labels that identify, promote, and help sell our customer’s products With 109 manufacturing sites, and 12,000+ employees, we are the Global #1 for prime labels.
**Job Title**: HR Project Officer
Purpose of the Role
To support the successful integration of the Christchurch sites (Kiwi & CHC) by coordinating HR processes, documentation, and system updates.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination
- Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support for the Christchurch site merger.
- Maintain project documentation, timelines, and status updates.
- Prepare regular reports and presentations for leadership.

HR Process Support
- Coordinate and process job description updates and contract variations.
- Ensure all employee changes are actioned across required systems (Pay Global, Dayforce, Time & Attendance). (Work closely with Payroll Team)
- Track and monitor progress of people-related changes (e.g., role moves, reporting line changes).

Systems & Data
- Input and maintain accurate HR/payroll data during transition.
- Work with Payroll to ensure employee records are up-to-date and accurate.
- Support and assist with the migration and testing of processes from Pay Global to Dayforce.

Communication & Engagement Support
- Assist in preparing communication materials for staff (FAQs, noticeboards, updates).
- Act as a point of contact for employee queries and escalate issues to the HR Business Partner as needed.
- Coordinate site-level HR activities (training, town halls, briefings).

Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure HR project activities are compliant with NZ employment law and internal policies.
- Support audits by maintaining proper records of employee changes.
- Monitor compliance training and reporting requirements during transition.

Key Relationships
- Reports to: HR Business Partner - NZ
- Works closely with: Payroll team, Site Managers, HR Director, Project Manager/Team
- External: Consultants /Wider MCC HR Team

Skills & Experience Required
- 3-5 years in HR Experience.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with HRIS/Payroll systems (Pay Global, will be advantageous).
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider HR team.

Diversity & Inclusion
At MCC, we believe what makes us unique, makes us better. We embrace & care deeply about creating a workplace where our people feel valued & empowered. We are committed to providing an environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly & with respect. We consider our people our best asset & understand the importance of bringing different perspectives. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression or ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We encourage & welcome all genders, people of disability, first nations people, LGBTQI+ community, refugees & people from culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds to apply.